Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
The only thing better than a huge, delicious Thanksgiving dinner is the mouth watering desserts that come afterwards! From traditional desserts like pumpkin pie to new recipes like pumpkin spice ice cream, there is something here that everyone will love.
Whether you are making a whole Thanksgiving dinner or just bringing a dessert to share, these recipes are easy and simple to whip together. So you have more time to spend on other dishes or to enjoy with friends and family!
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars taste like a creamy pumpkin pie and are the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert. The velvety bars are easy to make and simple to serve. The homemade cookie crust is a chocolatey complement to the swirled cheesecake too.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Keep kids busy while the turkey is cooking by decorating these adorable Thanksgiving cookies!
Low Calorie Pumpkin Pie
This low calorie pumpkin pie recipe is only 150 calories per slice and it tastes like the real thing! It literally takes about 5 minutes to make and pop in the oven.
Swedish Apple Pie
This Swedish apple pie is similar to a crisp and has an amazingly easy topping. It’s my most-requested Thanksgiving dessert and as a bonus, can easily be made gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.
Mini Pecan Pies (gluten-free, vegan, whole grain options) - Texanerin Baking
Mini Pecan Pies
These mini pecan pies are easy to make and perfect for Thanksgiving! They can be made 100% whole grain, gluten-free or with all-purpose flour and have a vegan and dairy-free option.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream
This chocolate pumpkin cake is unlike any cake you've had! It has a deep, rich chocolate flavour with hints of pumpkin spice. Topped with a thick layer of fluffy coconut whipping cream, this decadent cake is perfect for the holidays.
Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes
These apple pie cupcakes make the best Thanksgiving dessert!! Filled with apple pie filling and finished off with an amazing caramel buttercream frosting and toppings, everyone will love these!
Sweet Potato Pie
The South’s got Thanksgiving desserts on lock and this Southern Sweet Potato Pie is proof. It’s a masterpiece of fall flavors and your holiday table couldn’t possibly be complete without it.
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake
This cheesecake is the perfect crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving. Warm, delicious spices in the pumpkin cheesecake filling and a crispy gingersnap crust!
Pear Mini Pies
Mini Pear Pies that are so fun to make and picture-perfect. A fun twist on a regular pie and perfect for a big Thanksgiving dinner!
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
This pumpkin spice ice cream takes the flavours of pumpkin spice latte and elevates it to a whole new level. Who knew pumpkin could taste this good?
Pumpkin Pie Samosas
Add something new to the dessert lineup! Pumpkin Pie Samosas have a delicious, crispy fried samosa crust and an easy pumpkin pie filling.
Pumpkin Pie Trifle
For a show stopping pumpkin dessert that isn't your typical pie, make this pumpkin pie trifle! This beautiful dessert can be made ahead of time to keep your oven free for other Thanksgiving dishes!
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
This pumpkin sheet cake is the perfect fall dessert for the holidays. The cake is soft, fluffy, and full of fall flavours with a spiced cream cheese frosting!
Apple Crumble Pie
The perfect apple pie for your Thanksgiving. The perfectly spiced crumble on top makes it a homerun!
